A review of Manure nutrient Use in China

The inaugural meeting of the SAIN Manures Review Project took place at the University of Nanjing on the 19-20th April. Researchers (and MSc and PhD students) of the four collaborating organisations; North Wyke Research (UK), The University of Nanjing, The Northwest A & F University and The China University of Agriculture discussed the project plans and visited a number of manure processing composting plants in the province of Jiangsu.
This project will assess to what extent the nutrients in livestock manure, composted manure and anaerobic digestate nutrients are taken account of when applied to soil in selected provinces in China when planning nutrient supply to a range of crops. It will collate the information available to assist farmers in managing the nutrients in these organic resources effectively. Importantly, the project will explore the major barriers to utilising the nutrients in these organic resources in an integrated way with inorganic fertilisers. We will recommend future investment to reduce these barriers and maximise use of nutrients in these organic resources, thus reducing reliance on inorganic fertiliser use.
             
For further information please contact Dr Dave Chadwick (North Wyke Research – dave.chadwick@bbsrc.ac.uk) or Prof. Shen Qirong (University of Nanjing -shenqirong@njau.edu.cn ) .